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Lone☆Paladin

We let these worthless assholes take over and serve themselves while they shit on the rest of us.

May 31, 2026

Roger

Not accurate. 🤷 No, US presidents and members of Congress are not paid their full salary for life. They receive pensions (retirement benefits) under specific conditions, but these are not equivalent to ongoing full salaries. Here's a clear breakdown: US Presidents Pension: Former presidents get a l... View MoreNot accurate. 🤷 No, US presidents and members of Congress are not paid their full salary for life. They receive pensions (retirement benefits) under specific conditions, but these are not equivalent to ongoing full salaries. Here's a clear breakdown: US Presidents Pension: Former presidents get a lifetime taxable pension equal to the annual salary of a Cabinet Secretary (Executive Level I). This was around $246,400 in 2024 and has been adjusted to about $250,600 in 2025.61d4ec This starts immediately after leaving office and continues for life (unless they hold another paid federal position). It is provided under the Former Presidents Act of 1958 (motivated by concerns over Harry Truman's finances). Presidents must not have been removed from office via impeachment and conviction to qualify.f4bc5b Additional perks (not salary): Office space/staff allowances, travel expenses, medical care, health insurance, and lifetime Secret Service protection (with some limits for family). Former presidents with prior congressional or federal service (e.g., Joe Biden) can also receive a separate federal pension, potentially totaling hundreds of thousands annually.45fd3c This is not their full presidential salary ($400,000) continuing indefinitely—it's a fixed pension amount. Members of Congress (Senators and Representatives) No full salary for life: They stop receiving their congressional salary ($174,000 for most members) when their term ends.396e91 Pension: They participate in the federal retirement system (mainly the Federal Employees’ Retirement System - FERS for those elected since 1984, or the older CSRS for earlier members). This is similar to other federal employees.f8fd3e Eligibility: Minimum 5 years of service. Age 62 with 5+ years. Age 50 with 20+ years. Any age with 25+ years. The pension is calculated based on years of service and the average of their highest 3 years of salary. It cannot exceed 80% of final salary. Average pensions are much lower than full salary (e.g., around $35k–$74k depending on the system and service length in older data).188c60 They also get Social Security benefits like other workers. Common myth: The idea that they get full pay for life after one term is false. A single-term House member (2 years) generally wouldn't qualify for any pension yet.f16576 In summary, both get retirement pensions after qualifying service (lifetime for presidents under the specific act; age/service-based for Congress), plus some benefits, but not ongoing full salaries. These are funded by taxpayers as part of federal employee retirement programs. Details can change with cost-of-living adjustments or legislation.

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May 31, 2026

Roger

As of 2026, the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit for retired workers is approximately $2,071–$2,081.248252 Key Details (2026 Figures) Retired workers (the most common category): SSA estimates $2,071 for January 2026, with recent monthly snapshots showing $2,081.16 in April 2026.232... View More

May 31, 2026